African American Archive of Columbia County, NY

02/26/2026

ICYMI

Black History in the Hudson Valley

02/24/2026

Don't miss my interview with Randall Martin on WGXC 90.7! This afternoon, Tuesday February 24th, at 5:10pm.

Not in range of the Catskills? Stream it on the .7fm website.

02/10/2026

People of color fought on both sides of the American Revolution. But for some enslaved people, the British Army offered a unique opportunity for freedom. Learn about the three British proclamations enslaved people used to find freedom behind British lines, the lives of formerly enslaved individuals....

02/10/2026

Shout out to the DAR, who did tremendous work documenting Black Rev War soldiers!

Fact #1: Numbers in the Overall Population. At the onset of the War for Independence, approximately 500,000 African Americans lived in the colonies, of...

02/08/2026

02/05/2026

02/05/2026

February is Black History Month. All month long, we'll explore Black history through programs at our parks and historic sites, as well as through online content. Take a look at what's in store, and mark your calendars for Feb. 11 for an online talk from Philipse Manor Hall State Historic Site about Black soldiers in the American Revolution. https://loom.ly/QeUvbFY

02/05/2026

Our African American Patriots® Tours return for Black History Month!

🗓️: Tours depart from the Boston Common Visitor Information Center on select Saturdays & Sundays in February at 10:45 am

🎟️: For ticket information, visit https://www.thefreedomtrail.org/purchase-tour-tickets

02/01/2026

Delicious pre-event lunch at the !

01/31/2026

I'll be there, will you...come in person or online!!!

What if you discovered your ancestors were in the Hudson Valley in the 1700s? What if you found out that they were enslavers or enslaved? How would you feel? We've been there. Join us on Sunday to hear about our experiences and where this meaningful knowledge has taken us.

This is a hybrid event -- join us in person or online. Register using the links in our bio (linktree).

01/30/2026

What if you discovered your ancestors were in the Hudson Valley in the 1700s? What if you found out that they were enslavers or enslaved? How would you feel? We've been there. Join us on Sunday to hear about our experiences and where this meaningful knowledge has taken us.

This is a hybrid event -- join us in person or online. Register using the links in our bio (linktree).

01/27/2026

What's it like to find out your ancestors were here before the Revolutionary War? What would you say if a stranger called you and said, "my ancestors 'owned' your ancestors?" We'll talk about our experiences, and invite you to share yours, this coming Sunday at the

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